Microsoft has added several hot keys to accelerate the navigation and usage of Windows 7 to the next level, the new shortcuts include Windows Aero snapping feature easier by using keyboard. Here’s a few keyboard accelerators that new in Windows 7.

Alt+P Display/ hide the Explorer preview pane

Windows Logo+G Display gadgets in front of other windows

Windows Logo++ (plus key) Zoom in, where appropriate

Windows Logo+- (minus key) Zoom out, where appropriate

Windows Logo+Up Maximise the current window

Windows Logo+Down Minimise the current window

Windows Logo+Left Snap to the left hand side of the screen

Windows Logo+Right Snap to the right hand side of the screen

Windows Logo+Home Minimise/ restore everything except the current window

Windows + ? (Up Arrow) – Maximize window

Windows + ? (Left Arrow) – Snap window to left side covering half of desktop space.

Windows + ? (Right Arrow) – Snap window to right side covering half of desktop space.

Windows + ? (Down Arrow) – Minimize the window.

Other popular or common keyboard hotkeys which are already been used in Windows Vista:

Windows + D – Show desktop and restore desktop (minimize or restore all windows).

Windows + M – Minimize all windows.

Windows + T – Show preview thumbnail of running apps in Windows Taskbar one by one without mouse over.

Windows + P – Display options.

Windows + F – Search window.

Windows + G – Bring all gadgets on top and foreground.

Windows + X – Run Windows Mobile Center.

Windows + R – Open ‘Run’ command.

Windows + E – Run Windows Explorer.

Windows + L – Lock the computer.

Windows + [number] – Activate and run the program pinned on Windows 7 Taskbar